So got a new black KL1 head on the way for modding...

KDOG3 · Jun 21, 2006

Going to convert it over to a KL1-R. Hopefully
I don't destroy it this time. I'm going to try wrapping the plier ends and the unit itself in electrical tape. Also I know NOW that I can't put ANY strain on the wires to the converter board. Any other tips you can think of would be great!

Braddah_Bill · Jun 21, 2006

KDOG3 said:
....... I'm going to try wrapping the plier ends and the unit itself in electrical tape.

I would worry about the electrical tape, the jaws of the pliers might cut through the tape. I would test it on a pipe first.

I did open an older KL1 3rd GEN by putting the base in a vice and using the rubber from a Craftsmans Strap wrench and Channel Locks.

Best of luck.......

Bill

greenLED · Jun 21, 2006

Bombelman posted a pic of how he opened a first run LS. He wrapped the head with some rubber, and then put one of those metal hose clamps around that (the type you can tighten with a screw on one side. Then he used pliers of some kind to actually turn the thing open (heat was involved, IIRC). I can't find the thread right now (what else is new?) but PM him. I'm guessing if the rubber is thick enough, the metal ring will offer another layer of protection.

KDOG3 · Jun 21, 2006

Thats' a good idea, I have a few laying around. Gotta find some thick rubber though. I ordered with the free shipping, so it will take FOREVER to get here...

greenLED · Jun 21, 2006

KDOG3, you can thank mosport for this one. We were PM'ing about other mods and this came up; that's the post I was talking about:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/1303670&postcount=40

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